Patent Agent/Technical Advisor

Job Title: Patent Agent/Technical Advisor

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Glendale, CA, is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Advisor to join its Intellectual Property team. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to providing strategic counsel on IP management and prior art analysis. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant client engagement.

Duties:

• Draft and manage the prosecution of patent applications filed with the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Provide technical advice to attorneys, assisting clients in documenting inventions.
• Offer counsel on comprehensive intellectual property strategies.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyses.
• Support IP portfolio management.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team setting.
• Potentially oversee or assist with foreign patent applications.

Requirements:

• Registration to practice before the USPTO (preferred).
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Telecommunications.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration is a plus.

Skills:

• Detail-oriented, organized, and strong team collaborator.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization capabilities.
• High-level interpersonal and professional presentation skills.
• Strong ability to recognize workflow inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant specialized software.

Job Location:

• Glendale, CA.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Collaborative and client-focused work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and involvement in complex, sophisticated IP matters.
• Significant client interaction and responsibility in a supportive team.

Heres a prestigious L.A.-area law firm with a strong emphasis on what is probably the most sought after practice of the 21st Century: intellectual law. This firm is in what we believe is the best area of Los Angeles and if you work here you will not have a commute more than 5 minutes unless you are crazy and want to live in another area of town. The area where this firm is has three big pluses (1) great schools, and (2) affordable housing, and (3) safe neighborhoods. Prepare for a full book of business with national and international clients involving trademark secrets, copyrights, trademarks, patents and unfair competition. They are especially interested in hiring attorneys with technical expertise. This firm encourages its associates to participate in local civic affairs and events. There are some really nice people here and, if you want to practice IP law (this firm does other things as well), this may be the place for you.